How Far Have I Come, How Far Do I Have to Go

c) Andrew Carter, 2021

And here are signs which tell the PCT hiker how far they have come or how far they have to go. The rock signs have been created by northbound hikers to indicate how far they’ve come at that point on the trail. Since I was hiking to the Mexican border during my first leg, these signs told me how far I had to go to reach Mexico.

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Andrew Carter

I just completed a multi-year thru hike (MYTH) of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It took three years. I hiked 1840 miles in 2021, 733 miles in 2022, and 122 miles in 2023. The only reason I had to hike in 2023 was a wildfire closure at the north end of the PCT in 2022. During the past two years, I've also thru hiked other, shorter US trails. I hiked the Benton MacKaye Trail (GA, NC, TN) and the Tuscarora Trail (VA, WV, MD, PA) in 2022 plus the Ozark Highlands Trail (AR) in 2023. I hope to hike the Long Trail (VT) next year and the Colorado Trail at some point in the future. Please note, all content on this site is copyright.

2 thoughts on “How Far Have I Come, How Far Do I Have to Go”

  1. Just when I think I know how far I’ve come something jumps out and reminds me that I’ve been here before. Please let me know when you see that sign.

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